rcandkc Posted September 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2018 if picking between these 2 Belgium towns to go on an excursion, which would you pick? I’ve read about them but still undecided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Cruise1016 Posted September 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Bruges is spectacular. A fairy tail city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QE2_Fan Posted September 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2018 +1 for Bruges. Such a beautiful picturesque town. True they both are but there a almost almost ethereal beauty to Bruges that puts it in my top spot! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jctdlt Posted September 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Bruges is magical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted September 16, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Thanks. I was leaning that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cAPS lOCK oN Posted September 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Thanks. I was leaning that way. Good choice, and it's a half hour or so closer to the ship to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted September 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Bruges is wonderful. We spent a long weekend there once, and I would happily go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portolan Posted September 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Definitely Bruges. I'd also recommend the movie "In Bruges," but be forewarned that it is a dark comedy, but is set in Bruges with good coverage of the city and stars Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes and Brendon Gleason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlevin Posted September 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Definitely Ghent; a fantastic city. The architecture is spectacular; it is not as touristy as Bruges. We lived in Brussels for a couple of years and I much preferred taking visitors to Ghent over Bruges. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted September 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Marq I was going to add "but don't totally discount Ghent" which has a magnificent cathedral and is not the total tourist honey pot that Bruges turns into at certain times of the year. I'm glad I'm not the lone voice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps1030 Posted September 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Certainly BRUGES it is a wonderful city with more interesting and beautiful sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMARINER Posted September 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2018 IMO, Bruges. But a few years ago I went on a Regent ShorEx to "Flanders Fields" down in the southern part of Belgium near the French boarder. Countryside is charming. Ypres is a very interesting city that is a little more off the Tourist tracks. Stops were make at several WWI cemeteries and monuments as well as the Flanders Fields Museum. If you are any kind of history buff or just want to see the country side and some less tourist areas, you might consider this one if it is sill offered. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted September 17, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted September 17, 2018 IMO, Bruges. But a few years ago I went on a Regent ShorEx to "Flanders Fields" down in the southern part of Belgium near the French boarder. Countryside is charming. Ypres is a very interesting city that is a little more off the Tourist tracks. Stops were make at several WWI cemeteries and monuments as well as the Flanders Fields Museum. If you are any kind of history buff or just want to see the country side and some less tourist areas, you might consider this one if it is sill offered. This is under consideration. I remember reading the poem in high school. It sounds like a beautiful day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gilly Posted September 17, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2018 But do take a large hankie - it's a very emotional place to visit. Well worthwhile though and somewhere that will stay in your heart forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigellabiscuit Posted September 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Bruges is very beautiful, and would probably be my choice. Horse drawn carriage ride and canal cruise were both highlights for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John182 Posted September 17, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2018 With just a day available and if you have never been to either before then Bruges would be a sensible choice in my view. That said I much prefer Ghent. It is less artificial, has a vibrant university town feel and better and cheaper restaurants and bars. Overall there is more to Ghent in my opinion and with a longer visit you would be fully occupied, something you would probably not say about Bruges. Bruges is also extremely busy in the peak season. I agree with an earlier post recommending Ypres and its surrounds. The WW1 sites and graveyards are incredibly powerful and moving. The time I spent there and around Mons had a profound impact upon me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Sunseeker Posted September 17, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2018 IMO Bruges. Canal rides, chocolate, Belgium Waffles, French fries with mayonnaise, Belgium Beer. Wonderful day. One of our all time best days and favorite cities. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted September 17, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 17, 2018 +1 for Bruges....I'll toss out another idea. Rent a car and go to Waterloo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJames Posted September 17, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 17, 2018 +1 for Bruges....I'll toss out another idea. Rent a car and go to Waterloo. Agree. We took an Uber to Waterloo as we are history buffs. There is a lovely restaurant, gift shop and museum on the property and interesting tour where you can walk to the top of the hill (or not). It is a very pretty countryside drive, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdee3636 Posted September 19, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I've twice spent a week in Belgium, including five nights in Bruges on the first trip. If you've never been to Bruges, go there. But for me, I'd rather go back to Ghent. It's attractive, interesting, and far less touristy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted September 20, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted September 20, 2018 We booked Bruges but sounds like we need another cruise so can go to Ghent. We considered 8 hr tour with both but with docking at Amsterdam next day at 8 am decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Dan Posted September 20, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Bruges.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond lover Posted September 24, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Ghent. Bruges is now really run amok with tourists, you cannot even take a good photo without masses in it. Pretty little town to STAY in, so that you can really enjoy it at night when the hordes have left. But not a day trip. Having said that, do Ypres if offered....in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted March 23, 2019 #24 Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 9/15/2018 at 7:48 PM, QE2_Fan said: +1 for Bruges. Such a beautiful picturesque town. True they both are but there a almost almost ethereal beauty to Bruges that puts it in my top spot! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Ok ... this is an old thread. Can I ask how you travelled to Bruges? I will be in Brussels on 5/10th. There is a tour leaving by train to Bruges. It says it's a 7 hour tour and our stay in Brussels is 10 hours ... so we should be able to get back to the ship in time. Thanks for any info. you could provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlevin Posted March 23, 2019 #25 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Brussels is quite a bit inland; I don't believe your ship is docking in Brussels; maybe Antwerp? If I had ten hours in Brussels, I would spend them all in Brussels, a wonderful city. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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